Palm Sunday Concert presented at former St. Patrick’s Church by UW-Fond du Lac Choral Department

Posted 2/26/10— The UW-Fond du Lac Choral Department will present a Palm Sunday Concert of sacred music at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 28 in the former St. Patrick’s Church, 41 E. Follett St.

The special sacred concert will feature “Requiem”, op. 9, by Maurice Duruflé, commissioned in 1947 by the French music publisher Durand and written in memory of the composer's father. The work is for mixed choir accompanied by organ and will be performed by the Fond du Lac Chamber Singers accompanied by organist Tom Klamrowski and Arpad Muryani on cello with liturgical dance performed by Shut Up and Dance performers choreographed by Julie Wilson.

The Chamber Singers is a mix of community members and UW-Fond du Lac students under the direction of Patricia Eby, associate campus dean and music professor. Additional sacred pieces will be performed by the UW-Fond du Lac Chorus, also under the direction of Eby, and featuring tenor soloist Lee Xiong and flautist Samantha Warnes.

The Palm Sunday concert is being held off campus to take advantage of the former church setting for a sacred concert. St. Patrick’s Church was built in the late 1850s was turned over to private ownership in July 2007.

“The combination of chamber ensemble, organ and choral music are perfect for the acoustical setting the historic church provides,” said Eby.

Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for area students and free for UW-Fond du Lac students with ID. They can be purchased at the UW-Fond du Lac Business Office, by phone at (920) 929-1111 or at the door.

« BACK to Main News Page